Steve Francis

Steven D'Shawn Francis is an American former professional basketball player. He was selected with the second overall pick of the 1999 NBA draft and was named co-NBA Rookie of the Year in his first season. He was a three-time NBA All-Star while playing for the Houston Rockets. Francis also played for the Orlando Magic and New York Knicks, finishing his career with the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association. He was known for his crossover dribble, driving ability, and flashy dunks. He was given the nickname Stevie Franchise.

21 February 1977

Born on the same birth date (21 February 1977): Rhiannon Giddens

Born on the same birth day (21 February): Anton Vratuša • Army Ministry • Carlito (wrestler) • David Foster Wallace • Georgios Samaras • James Dean Bradfield • Jean-Jacques Burnel • Joachim I Nestor, Elector of Brandenburg • José Zorrilla • Lucille Bremer • Petra Kronberger • Plamen Oresharski • Ronnie Hellström • Sari Essayah • Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar • Zdeněk Miler

Born in the same month (February 1977): A. J. Buckley • Gail Kim • Greg Rikaart • Ian Clarke (computer scientist) • Ike Barinholtz • James Wan • Jason Aldean • Jim Jefferies • Marty Reasoner • Rhiannon Giddens • Álex González (shortstop, born 1977)